Empire Medium 28" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VBPC28IN31
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- Lowest price today: $1,899.00 at Distinct Designs (checked Nov 14, 2026).
Our take on the Empire Medium 28" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VBPC28IN31
The Empire Innsbrook VBPC28IN31 is a 28-inch vent-free gas insert that drops into an existing wood-burning fireplace and runs on gas with no chimney flue or venting required. It lights with a switch and keeps heating when the power is out, since it does not depend on household electricity. Buyers can pick log sets and liners to match the room, and optional control upgrades add convenience. Against vented inserts it gives up some efficiency and indoor air quality, but it installs faster and costs less to set up.
- Vent-free design needs no chimney or flue
- Works without household electricity
- Instant switch ignition
- Customizable log sets and liners
- 28-inch size fits many existing fireboxes
- Vent-free gas releases moisture and combustion byproducts indoors
- Not for bedrooms or small sealed rooms in many codes
- Less efficient than vented inserts
- Log set and liner options cost extra
- Optional controls add to the setup
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About the Empire Medium 28" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VBPC28IN31
The Empire Innsbrook Medium 28" Vent-Free Gas Insert, model VBPC28IN31, is an indoor gas fireplace insert. It upgrades an existing wood-burning fireplace to gas heat. It lights instantly with the flip of a switch and gives off steady warmth with a realistic flame.
The insert runs without household electricity, so it keeps producing heat during a power outage. It can be installed inside an existing fireplace or as a vent-free fireplace. A variety of log sets and decorative liners can be used to match the room's style.
The insert works with a remote and a thermostat for flame and heat control. Its vent-free design is described as having lower installation and operating costs than a traditional wood fireplace.
- Model
- VBPC28IN31 (Innsbrook VF Insert, Medium)
- Fuel type
- Gas; compatible with natural gas and propane
- Vent type
- Vent-free
- Heat output
- 28,000 BTU (max)
- Efficiency
- 99.9%
- Opening size
- 17 5/8" H x 28 7/8" W
- Viewing area
- 17 5/8" x 28 7/8"
- Unit type
- Insert
- Shape
- Square
- Style
- Traditional
- Use
- Indoor
- Controls
- Remote and thermostat compatible
- SKUs
- VBPC28IN31N, VBPC28IN31P, VBPC28IN71N, VBPC28IN71P
Questions and answers
- Does this insert need a chimney or vent?
- No. It is vent-free, so it does not use a flue or chimney. It still needs a gas line and a compatible existing fireplace opening.
- Will it heat during a power outage?
- Yes. It operates independently of household electricity, so it can serve as emergency heat in winter.
- What size fireplace opening does it fit?
- It is a 28-inch medium insert. Check the firebox dimensions against the insert's spec sheet before buying.
- Can I use it in a bedroom?
- Vent-free appliances have indoor air and room-size limits, and many local codes restrict bedroom use. Confirm with your local code authority first.
- What comes in the box?
- The insert itself is the core item. Log sets, liners and upgraded controls are separate options, so confirm what a given package includes.
- How does it compare with a vented insert?
- A vented insert exhausts outdoors and is more efficient, but needs a flue. This one installs faster and works without power but adds indoor moisture.
- Where is the Empire Medium 28" Innsbrook Vent-Free Gas Insert VBPC28IN31 cheapest?
- At Distinct Designs, for $1,899.00, as of our latest check.
